#557e9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #557e9b is composed of 33.3% red, 49.4% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.2% cyan, 18.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 204.9 degrees, a saturation of 29.2% and a lightness of 47.1%. #557e9b color hex could be obtained by blending #aafcff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 33
    • G 49
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#557e9b color description : Dark moderate blue.

#557e9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #557e9b has RGB values of R:85, G:126, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 5602971.

Hex triplet 557e9b #557e9b
RGB Decimal 85, 126, 155 rgb(85,126,155)
RGB Percent 33.3, 49.4, 60.8 rgb(33.3%,49.4%,60.8%)
CMYK 45, 19, 0, 39
HSL 204.9°, 29.2, 47.1 hsl(204.9,29.2%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 204.9°, 45.2, 60.8
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 50.942, -6.157, -20.024
XYZ 17.122, 19.219, 33.816
xyY 0.244, 0.274, 19.219
CIE-LCH 50.942, 20.949, 252.907
CIE-LUV 50.942, -19.537, -28.607
Hunter-Lab 43.839, -7.002, -15.047
Binary 01010101, 01111110, 10011011

Color Schemes with #557e9b

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Alternatives to #557e9b

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#557e9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #557e9b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#557e9b;}
.background {background-color:#557e9b;}
.border {border:1px solid #557e9b;}

Shades and Tints of #557e9b

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f5f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #557e9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #71797f is the less saturated color, while #028cee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #557e9b is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6f777d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #787f9c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #787ea2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #588791 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b7e9c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b7e9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #578494 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population